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Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$40,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company in Chicago Heights, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gloucester Seafood Processing (GSP) in Gloucester, MA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$40,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.913.52536.648.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHERMAL POLYMER SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35UNITED SUGARS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46NORTHEAST PRECAST LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TYSON PREPARED FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G2K CORP. D/B/A/ GBC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SONS & CO. WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BYO OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNABLEND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ENVASES OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OEM SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DW-NATIONAL STANDARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CUSTOM COOLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MADISON FORMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL POINTS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HALE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BAY VALLEY FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMEGA STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENESEE A & B LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOAMWORKS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DULEY TRUSS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Schad Boiler Setting…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company sits at penalty rank #3,523 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,000 assessed).

How Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company Compares

Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-10

Last Inspection

2024-06-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $20,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$75,835

Current Penalty Amount

$40,000

Penalty Reduction

47.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,835 from the initial assessment of $75,835. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $40,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,000 here).

Oak Creations, INC. $40,000 MT Graham Lumber Company, LLC $40,000 MS Sinton Dairy Foods Company, LLC. $40,000 CO Landes Foods, LLC $40,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Thermal Polymer Systems, LC 2 insp. Angleton, TX United Sugars 2 insp. Mason City, IA Northeast Precast LLC. 2 insp. Millville, NJ Tyson Prepared Foods, INC. 2 insp. Hutchinson, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oak Creations, INC.
Columbus, MT
2 inspections $40,000
Graham Lumber Company, LLC
Fulton, MS
2 inspections $40,000
Sinton Dairy Foods Company, LLC.
Colorado Springs, CO
2 inspections $40,000
Landes Foods, LLC
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $40,000
Gloucester Seafood Processing (GSP)
Gloucester, MA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company have? ▼
Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company had? ▼
Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-10 and the most recent on 2024-06-12. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company? ▼
Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company has been assessed $40,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,835 (a 47.3% reduction).
Does Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company has 6 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company operate in? ▼
Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company ranks #7,030 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schad Boiler Setting Company DBA Schad Refractory Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $40,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gloucester Seafood Processing (GSP) in Gloucester, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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